09/16/2026
We are thrilled to announce that five-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown is the next Claude and Alfred Mann Endowed Artist in Dance, marking the arrival of one of the country’s most celebrated directors and choreographers to the university.
Brown, the artistic director and founder of Camille A. Brown & Dancers, begins her tenure in fall 2027, continuing through the 2028-2029 academic year. Her appointment follows a national search by the school to secure leading creative figures to mentor and teach undergraduate BFA students.
“Camille is a visionary, if not transcendent, figure in American dance, theater and media,” said Julia M. Ritter, dean of USC Kaufman. “To have her join us as our multiyear visiting artist is an immense honor and an extraordinary opportunity for our students to learn from a singular talent.”